Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Cut Steel, Niello, Mixed Metal, Brass, PVD-Coated, Gold Plate,...
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Silver, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
1990s European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vintage chain necklaces can make a statement on their own. What’s better than eye-catching chains of yellow gold or subtle silver to accessorize with everything from a designer evening dress to a comfortable sweatshirt?
Personal ornament in general has been around for eons. Ancient Egyptians designed jewelry and wore necklaces, rings and other accessories, and the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber in 1922 had the greatest impact on Art Deco jewelry. When chain necklaces first took on some visibility in ancient civilizations, these items weren’t exactly democratic.
Chain necklaces were accessories that were relegated strictly to royal families and the upper class. In ancient times, pendant necklaces conferred prestige, for example. Wealthy Greeks and Romans opted for gold and silver necklaces that featured ornate pendants and semiprecious stones. By the Renaissance period, the pendant had replaced the brooch as the most worn type of jewelry. Pendant necklaces were commonplace, or pendants were simply strung on long gold chains.
Thankfully, jewelry became more accessible over time. And trends have come and gone, but the popularity of chain necklaces today owes in part to hip-hop culture. Big, chunky gold chains and diamond necklaces were the order of the day in publicity shoots and on album covers for rappers in the early 1980s onward, and a gold chain is still a mainstay in the ever-evolving and broadening hip-hop culture as we know it.
In our modern era, a number of chain-link necklaces are trending, worn alone or layered. The stylish links that have passed the test of time include oval links, paper-clip chains and more. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link.
While it was once key to accessorizing for a formal event, a vintage chain necklace now adds a fresh dynamic to any outfit at any time of day. Find yours on 1stDibs.